Event Notices From July 20
Virgin Mobile Brings "Pink Slip" Jobs Tour to Detroit: The wireless provider Virgin Mobile said Tuesday that it's partnering with JobsDirectUSA to host a Pink Slip Party that allows job seekers to connect with recruiters of companies looking to hire and network in a relaxed and casual environment. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the IntIce bar at the MGM Casino Detroit, 1777 Third St. Job seekers and recruiters will be identified by different color nametags making it easier to mingle with the right people. The Pink Slip Party is free and will be open to the general public. Job seekers are encouraged to dress to impress, bring copies of their resume and be ready to network. All hiring companies in the Greater Minneapolis area are also encouraged to attend. Virgin Mobile will be giving away one LG Rumor 2 handset and one Virgin Mobile Blackberry Curve 8530 Smartphone to help job seekers stay connected without an annual contract. Visit www.pinkslippartying.com for more information.
Lawrence Tech, OU To Hold Joint Career Fair: "Tech x 2 Expo = OU + LTU," a joint career expo of Oakland University and Lawrence Technological University, will be held at Lawrence Tech, Thursday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Employers seeking college students majoring in engineering, computer science and technology disciplines will have the opportunity to meet a wide variety of undergraduates and recent graduates from two Oakland County institutions that attract top students in these fields from around the region. To register, companies should go to ltu.edu/career_services/careerquest.asp and click on the employer icon. Employers can log in to their existing NACElink account or create a new one. The registration fee for employers is $250, with a $50 discount prior to Sept. 1. Employers may also reserve space to conduct on-site interviews following the Expo from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information or assistance with registration, contact Lawrence Tech's Office of Career Services at (248) 204-3140 or ltuocs@ltu.edu, or Oakland University's Office of Career Services (Kathy Livelsberger) at (248) 370-3250 or kdlivels@oakland.edu. The career expo will be held in the Ridler Field House on the Lawrence Tech campus, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield.
